Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) are a class of oral medications that act primarily through blockade of the angiotensin receptor. The effects of angiotensin include vasoconstriction and ...

Angiotensin II (AT-II)-Receptor Antagonists are Reviewed. Research focused on blocking the renin- angiotensin system (RAS) led to the discovery of angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitors ...

The potential benefit of angiotensin II-receptor antagonism is not limited to well-tolerated blood pressure control. Angiotensin II has complex effects on the heart and kidneys. Blocking the ...

Before receiving a kidney transplant, patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease often undergo a nephrectomy. But there hasn’t been clear guidance on who’s a good candidate ...

This medication is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist, prescribed for high blood pressure. This medication is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB), prescribed for high blood pressure either ...